When it comes to summer there are a few things that come to mind: a break from school, vacation trips with family, smores and, of course, bug bites.
When the weather is warm, we aren’t the only ones out enjoying the sun. Pests like ticks can make humans sick while stinging insects like wasps can sting people … and they can hurt A LOT! But when you think of bug bites you have gotten on your arms or legs, you probably think of the itchy bites caused by mosquitoes. So, why do these bug bites itch? And why do mosquitoes bite people in the first place?